Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
$197,000–$246,000 year
Hybrid · Arlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to join the Corporate Team, hybrid role based in Arlington, VA. You will analyze, plan, implement, maintain, troubleshoot and enhance large complex systems and networks with expert knowledge of NIST 800-series controls, 800-53, 171 and CMMC 2.0 in a Federal Government Contracting Environment. Responsibilities include designing and operating information system security controls; overseeing incident response and investigations; guiding risk and compliance assessments; developing governance policies and training programs; coordinating with third-party incident responders and auditors; and supporting ongoing security monitoring and reporting to IT/executive management. Qualifications include a BS in a related field, 8+ years in cyber security engineering/incident response, 2+ years in leadership, and strong knowledge of enterprise security tools and network security concepts. Desired: CISSP, 3PAO experience, Linux/scripting, cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure), additional security tools, active TS clearance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 8+ years of experience in Cyber Security Engineering and Incident Response
- 2+ years of people management/leadership experience
- Knowledge of enterprise security solutions (Endpoint Detection and Response, SIEM, ITSM and Cloud)
- Knowledge of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies
- Knowledge of network security architecture concepts (topology, protocols, components, defense-in-depth)
- Experience with information assurance, IT Risk and Compliance, IT security audits with external auditors (3PAOs)
- Proficiency in NIST 800-171 & CMMC functions (as-is assessments, POAM, non-compliance remediation, policy/procedure creation, separation of duties)
- Clearance: Top Secret (preferred/required)
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